Answer:
1. Ser - to be (permanent)
Yo soy
Tu eres
Él es
Ella es
Nosotros somos
Ustedes son
Ellos son
Ellas son
2. You would use the verb <em>ser</em><em> </em>when referring to or talking about something that's permanent such as the position, the location, action, condition or the emotion of someone or something.
From my research, I gathered that it is a traditional piece of clothing usually handwoven and heavily decorated. Also, that it is worn by Mayans.
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